noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
A scaled or simplified physical representation of something, used for display, study, or design. Covers architectural models, plastic kits, anatomical dummies, and similar objects.
建築家が新しい美術館の模型を作った。
The architect made a model of the new art museum.
彼は戦車の模型を集めている。
He collects models of tanks.